Headline News

by Capital Letters

Headline News cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1979
  • Label: Greensleeves
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 1:12:52
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Bursting from the Midlands, 'Headline News' is a phenomenal, politically charged debut of British roots reggae. Capital Letters tackles systemic racism and religious Rastafarian themes over deep, infectious rhythms and sharp horn arrangements. It is widely considered one of the finest, most culturally resonant reggae records to emerge from late-seventies England.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Fire (3:42)
  2. Daddy Was No Murderer (4:20)
  3. President Amin (4:27)
  4. Rumours (4:03)
  5. Smoking My Ganja (4:22)
  6. Unemployed (4:02)
  7. Rejoice (5:06)
  8. Buzzrock (3:25)
  9. Run Run Run (3:58)
  10. Out Of Africa (3:04)
  11. Uk Skanking - 12" Mix (8:14)
  12. Natty Walk - 12" Mix (4:31)
  13. Smoking My Ganja - 12" Mix (8:44)
  14. Bread & Water (2:52)
  15. Do We Really Need A Government (2:28)
  16. Cheap School Meals (2:48)
  17. Run Man Run (2:38)

Credits

  • Capital Letters - primary artist
  • Paulette Hayden - backing vocals
  • Pauline Spence - backing vocals
  • Junior Brown - bass
  • Roderick Harvey - drums
  • George Scarlet - guitar
  • Danny McKen - guitar, vocals
  • Earl Lynch - keyboards, vocals

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